Best S.I.C.S. Team Podcasts (2024)

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Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #166: Dawnshard Reread - "Crispin Swift" 1:45:08

2h ago1:45:08

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Dawnshard is another example of Brandon's "shorter" work, and much like the rest of his "short" pieces, it's incredibly dense. There's a ton of character development, additional lore, answered questions and brand new mysteries! So what'd you think of it? ___ This episode's show notes can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Q1Subjdi3v…

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Inner Circle Podcast, Ep.15 - Digital Marketer Kyra Hurlbut: Social Media for Filmmakers 1:08:26

4h ago1:08:26

1:08:26

This episode of the Inner Circle Podcast dives into the world of social media for filmmakers, featuring Kyra Hurlbut, alongside her parents Shane Hurlbut and Lydia Hurlbut. Kyra, a social media expert herself, shares valuable insights on how filmmakers can leverage platforms like Instagram and TikTok for marketing, networking, and staying informed.…

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Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #165: The Oathpact - "Nightblood isn't a bug! He's a feature!" 1:30:42

10d ago1:30:42

1:30:42

For thousands of years, Roshar has been protected by the mysterious Oathpact. But what do we know about this arcane agreement? How does it protect Roshar? What oaths were involved? And what do we know of the ancient Heralds who made those oaths? ___ This episode's show notes can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-tpm7X8656e4bSsZj6n…

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Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #164: "Don't Simp for Villains" - Oathbringer Revisisted 2:01:00

22d ago2:01:00

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Sorry we're late! Our editor was out of town! Bill is out this week, but fortunately, Seth from The Cosmere Academy was willing to substitute teach! (A little "Institute/Academy" humor there...) In this episode, Jordan, Amy, and Seth continue the Stormlight reread and take another look at Oathbringer. (Seriously, how did I miss this one!? SO MUCH T…

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Inner Circle Podcast, Ep. 14 - Steadicam Op George Billinger: From Firefighter to Steadicam Legend 1:46:51

1M ago1:46:51

1:46:51

This episode is proudly lit exclusively by Nanlux-Nanlite Lights and sponsored by B&H and Hollyland. In this episode of the Inner Circle Podcast, Shane Hurlbut, ASC and Lydia Hurlbut welcome a man of many talents, George Billinger, for an inspiring conversation. The legendary Steadicam operator and camera operator opens up about his unconventional …

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Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #163: "A Hug of a Story" - Tress and Xisis 1:08:12

1M ago1:08:12

1:08:12

In this episode, the SICS crew discusses an interesting conversation between Tress and the mysterious "Xisis" in the later chapters of Brandon Sanderson's Tress of the Emerald Sea. Who is Xisis? And how does one negotiate with a [REDACTED]? ___ This episode's show notes can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rFLbiEqaWeAMfU8QQ_4wZ53p…

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Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #162: "Unmade: Remastered" - Ba-Ado-Mishram and the Unmade 1:29:24

2M ago1:29:24

1:29:24

WARNING! SPOILERS FOR AN UNPUBLISHED BOOK INSIDE! In this episode, the SICS crew discuss the Unmade, a group of entities who have been influencing Roshar for thousands of years. We do stray into a few mentions of important things that are revealed in the preview chapters of Wind and Truth that have been released, so be aware of that. Otherwise, com…

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Inner Circle Podcast, Ep.13 - Winning the Job Interview in the Film Industry (feat. Shane Hurlbut, ASC & Lydia Hurlbut) 51:53

2M ago51:53

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This episode is proudly lit exclusively by Nanlux-Nanlite Lights and sponsored by B&H and Hollyland. Thanks for joining us for another episode of the Filmmakers Academy Podcast! Take advantage of monthly virtual group coaching, networking events, as well as new content released weekly by becoming a member today. Join today and get $20 off your firs…

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Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #161: "Salon of Wind and Truth" - Shallan Wind and Truth Preview Chapters! 1:26:19

2M ago1:26:19

1:26:19

WARNING! SPOILERS FOR AN UNPUBLISHED BOOK INSIDE! Brandon Sanderson has done it again! He dropped some preview chapters of his upcoming Stormlight Archive Book #5, Wind and Truth, so of course, the SICS crew had to read and discuss them! We're really looking forward to this book. ___ This episode's show notes can be found here: https://docs.google.…

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Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #160: Edgedancer Revisited - "A hug and SO much therapy!" 1:34:18

3M ago1:34:18

1:34:18

The SICS Stormlight reread continues! In this episode, Bill, Amy, and Jordan discuss Edgedancer, the novella about Lift that takes place between Books 2 and 3 of The Stormlight Archive. Is anyone else suddenly craving pancakes? ___ This episode's show notes can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZJwKsyQQwn2oq4UgKbQErCV6vcsEjAtFE656J…

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Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #159: Words of Radiance Revisited - "Jordan is the good one of us." 1:38:43

3M ago1:38:43

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As the release of The Stormlight Archive Book 5: Wind and Truth draws ever closer, the SICS crew is continuing their reread of The Stormlight Archive to get ready for it! In this episode, Jordan, Amy, and Bill take a look back at Words of Radiance and remember some of the highlights, as well as point out things that they've picked up on since our l…

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Inner Circle Podcast, Ep.12 - Director Rudy Mancuso: Creativity, Música, and Synesthesia 1:30:21

4M ago1:30:21

1:30:21

This episode is proudly lit exclusively by Nanlux-Nanlite Lights and sponsored by B&H and Hollyland. Thanks for joining us for another episode of the Filmmakers Academy Podcast! Take advantage of monthly virtual group coaching, networking events, as well as new content released weekly by becoming a member today. Join today and get $50 off your firs…

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Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #158: Isles of the Emberdark Preview Chapters! - "If you have a seon, you technically have a Sel phone." 1:41:24

4M ago1:41:24

1:41:24

He's done it again! Brandon Sanderson somehow keeps surprising us! Once again, this time as part of his crowdfunding campaign for the leatherbound editions of Words of Radiance, he surprised us once again by dropping yet another Secret Project: Isles of the Emberdark. And true to form, he's given us some preview chapters to whet our appetites. So j…

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Inner Circle Podcast, Ep.11 - Cinematographer Sherri Kauk: A Cinematographer’s Journey to Drugstore June 1:41:08

4M ago1:41:08

1:41:08

Get $20 off you first month to the Filmmakers Academy with PROMO CODE: FAPOD20 This episode is proudly lit exclusively by Nanlux-Nanlite Lights and sponsored by B&H and Hollyland. DP Sherri Kauk joins Lydia and Shane Hurlbut, ASC to discuss her career in the film industry and her latest feature film, Drugstore June. Throughout their conversation, t…

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Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #157: Say the Words Vignettes and 631! - "Don't Feed Brandon Before Noon" 1:52:51

4M ago1:52:51

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Brandon Sanderson's leatherbound Words of Radiance crowdfunding campaign is LIVE, and wow, there's a lot to talk about! In this episode, the SICS hosts talk about all the #SayTheWords vignettes that were released leading up to the campaign, as well as a couple of HUGE announcements that Brandon dropped on us during the launch! ___ This episode's sh…

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Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #156: Medicine of the Cosmere - "Gaslight your body into healing itself." 1:30:34

5M ago1:30:34

1:30:34

There sure is a lot of talk about medicine, surgery, and other health-based stuff in the Cosmere, isn't there? In this episode, the SICS crew is joined by Roger, a trauma surgeon and longtime friend of the podcast! In this episode, Roger discusses Brandon's depiction of medicine and the healing arts, both mundane and magical, in Brandon Sanderson's…

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Inner Circle Podcast, Ep.10 - Cinematographer Nicole Hirsch Whitaker, ASC: Live-Action One Piece Netflix Cinematographer 1:38:12

5M ago1:38:12

1:38:12

Get $20 off you first month to the Filmmakers Academy with PROMO CODE: FAPOD20 This episode is proudly lit exclusively by Nanlux-Nanlite Lights and sponsored by B&H and Hollyland. Come on board and bring along all your hopes and dreams! In this episode, we welcome back one of our most popular ASC cinematographers. The gifted eye behind the lens of …

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Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #155: The Way of Kings Revisisted - "I like squishy scenes!" 1:32:53

5M ago1:32:53

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Stormlight Book 5 is coming, and it's time to start getting ready! In this episode, Amy, Jordan, and Bill go back to the beginning of The Stormlight Archive and revisit The Way of Kings. We last did a discussion of this full book in 2018, and we figured it was worth a revisit now that we've got a whooooole lot of additional context. We DEFINITELY g…

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Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #154: The Story of Mishim - "The Adjective Form of 'Lunatic'" 1:10:31

6M ago1:10:31

1:10:31

It's time for another of Wit's stories! In this episode, the SICS hosts dive deep into the story of Mishim, the Clever Moon from Oathbringer, the third book in Brandon Sanderson's The Stormlight Archive. Is there a deeper meaning behind it? Or is this story different and nothing more than a mere story? (HA!) ___ This episode's show notes can be fou…

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Inner Circle Podcast, Ep.09 - Dr. Terry Schroeder: An Olympian’s Approach to Health 1:25:43

6M ago1:25:43

1:25:43

Your success as a professional filmmaker is a direct result of your mental and physical fortitude. In this episode of the Inner Circle Podcast, former Olympic athlete and coach, Dr. Terry Schroeder, joins Lydia Hurlbut in the Filmmakers Academy studio. Together they discuss Dr. Terry’s history as an Olympian, key insights filmmakers should consider…

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Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #153: Wind & Truth Interlude! - "I've been smoking quite a bit." 1:17:03

6M ago1:17:03

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SPOILER WARNINGS FOR UNPUBLISHED COSMERE MATERIAL! Dragonsteel 2023 was a little over a month ago, and at the end, Brandon did a very interesting reading from the upcoming Stormlight 5: Wind & Truth. In this episode, the SICS crew discuss the new interlude, how it connects to previous interludes, and what it could mean for the series moving forward…

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The Final Otaku Melancholy: A Re-Review of Eromanga-Sensei and Four Years of the Show 2:19:03

6M ago2:19:03

2:19:03

"To my father, thank you. To my mother, farewell. And to all the children... Congratulations!" Thank you for all your support over these past four years. There will be more unreleased and previously recorded OVA episodes to come but this is our final episode together as Otaku Melancholy. We appreciate all your support and listens and kind words and…

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Monogatari Second Season 2:11:03

6M ago2:11:03

2:11:03

You sure look lively today, listener. Did something good happen? Plot twists, Kaiki praise, and timeline confusion are abound in this week's episode where we (after three years) talk about the next Monogatari in our Journey-gatari, Monogatari Second Season! Listen like a regular person or skip around the episode to get the full Monogatari style exp…

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Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #152: State of the Sanderson 2023 - "We should be praised for how little we lick things!" 1:36:06

7M ago1:36:06

1:36:06

A new year has begun, but before we dive into 2024, the SICS crew is wrapping up 2023 by taking a look at the most recent State of the Sanderson address! 2023 was packed full of surprises and wonderful news from Brandon Sanderson and Dragonsteel entertainment, and Brandon's annual report was absolutely no exception! So grab your favorite munchies a…

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Mobile Fighter G Gundam (Episodes 26 - 49) 1:34:36

7M ago1:34:36

1:34:36

Get ready to love love tenkyoken one more time! Use code "MELANCHOLY" for $5 off your first #TokyoTreat box through our link: https://team.tokyotreat.com/otakumelancholy [Special thanks to Boomslank for sponsoring the episode! You can get 10% off your total order by using our coupon code OTAKUMELANCHOLYPODCAST on their website by going to⁠ www.boom…

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Inner Circle Podcast, Ep.08 - The Power of Community in the Film Industry 43:38

7M ago43:38

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Learn filmmaking from artists at the top of their game. Try Filmmakers Academy and become a member: https://bit.ly/302orWv Join today and get $20 off your first month by using the promo code FAPOD20. And join the #1 resource for cinematographers, film crews, and Do-It-All filmmakers! The power of community will amplify your success in the film indu…

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Mobile Fighter G Gundam (Episode 1 - 25) 1:40:50

7M ago1:40:50

1:40:50

Let's all have a nice clean Gundam fight to determine the King of Space and a big shoutout to all the people listening from Neo Iceland. Use code "MELANCHOLY" for $5 off your first #TokyoTreat box through our link: https://team.tokyotreat.com/otakumelancholy [Special thanks to Boomslank for sponsoring the episode! You can get 10% off your total ord…

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Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #151: "If you squeeze a Cryptic..." - Dragonsteel 2023 Announcements 1:30:45

7M ago1:30:45

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We've already dedicated an entire episode to Dragonsteel 2023 (not counting the episode we recorded AT Dragonsteel this year!), but we've still only scratched the surface! In this episode, the SICS crew focus in on the announcements made at the end of the convention by Emily and Brandon Sanderson (and there were some BIG ones), as well as Brandon's…

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Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann 1:52:07

7M ago1:52:07

1:52:07

Break through the heavens with your drill! Or don't. I'm not your mother. Use code "MELANCHOLY" for $5 off your first #TokyoTreat box through our link: https://team.tokyotreat.com/otakumelancholy [Special thanks to Boomslank for sponsoring the episode! You can get 10% off your total order by using our coupon code OTAKUMELANCHOLYPODCAST on their web…

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Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #149: Live from Dragonsteel 2023 - Cosmere Fantasy Draft 54:28

7M ago54:28

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We were worried this would be lost media but thanks to Modulus16 we got some audio! Sorry for the lack of video. Regardless, this was all Bill's idea for the Cosmere Fantasy Draft. We had a great time and hope you enjoy it too! Vote for which team you liked the most here: https://strawpoll.com/xVg7jVoNpnr ___ No show notes for this episode as it wa…

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The First Twelve Episodes of Gintama (And Getting Old) 1:28:54

7M ago1:28:54

1:28:54

It's Katsura, not Zura. Hurry up and read this episode description already. I'm missing a soap opera rerun I want to watch. Use code "MELANCHOLY" for $5 off your first #TokyoTreat box through our link: https://team.tokyotreat.com/otakumelancholy [Special thanks to Boomslank for sponsoring the episode! You can get 10% off your total order by using o…

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Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #150: Dragonsteel 2023 Recap! - "I would like to join the meat church, if I could?" 1:17:10

8M ago1:17:10

1:17:10

Dragonsteel 2023 was CRAZY this year! The SICS crew was there, and we had an absolute blast, and we're excited to talk to all of you about it! Also, hi to all the new listeners that we met at the booth! To all our listeners, new and old, y'all are AMAZING!!! ___ This episode's show notes can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11Livpd…

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A Discussion on The Witch from Mercury S2, The Failures of Bandai-Namco, and Mecha Viability in the Future (Kind of) 1:28:15

7M ago1:28:15

1:28:15

Gay space lesbians (but it's up to interpretation) Use code "MELANCHOLY" for $5 off your first #TokyoTreat box through our link: https://team.tokyotreat.com/otakumelancholy [Special thanks to Boomslank for sponsoring the episode! You can get 10% off your total order by using our coupon code OTAKUMELANCHOLYPODCAST on their website by going to⁠ www.b…

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Scott Pilgrim Takes Off 1:27:49

8M ago1:27:49

1:27:49

(Due to the nature of this anime, there is no spoiler safe section. You've been warned!) In this week's OtaMel, we take off and go full boomer mode as we fail to discuss anything except how great the ol' days were, MyAnimeList vs. AniList, and video game culture. We also rag a little bit on the writer of one New York Times article but it's all in (…

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ATTALK ON TITAN: The Final Chapters (Part One and Two) 1:40:17

8M ago1:40:17

1:40:17

Featuring the return of Audrey! Attack on Titan has finally ended which means that we are obligated by the spirit of vengeance that has unfortunately inhabited our bodies to talk about it. Is there that much to talk about though? The rumbling in our hearts have conscripted us to criticize these specials and criticize it we do (mostly just Eren and …

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Inner Circle Podcast, Ep.07 - How Filmmakers Can Thrive In the Future of the Film Industry 52:02

8M ago52:02

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Learn filmmaking from artists at the top of their game. Try Filmmakers Academy and become a member: https://bit.ly/302orWv Join today and get $20 off your first month by using the promo code FAPOD20. And join the #1 resource for cinematographers, film crews, and Do-It-All filmmakers! In this episode, FA CEO Lydia Hurlbut and her cinematographer hus…

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Fall 2023 Anime First Impressions - Part One 1:11:16

8M ago1:11:16

1:11:16

As always, check out new episodes every Sunday by going to our website at www.otakumelancholy.com to see all our links including our social media and join the Discord at https://discord.gg/rUHYUyW to continue the conversation! Ganbatte! Use code "MELANCHOLY" for $5 off your first #TokyoTreat box through my link: https://team.tokyotreat.com/otakumel…

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Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #148: "Plato + Pandora" - The Girl Who Looked Up 1:22:23

9M ago1:22:23

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It's time for another of Hoid's stories! For as short as they are, there's so much meat to them! ___ This episode's show notes can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SWTtx2xw2SBd9-tAWBmW30qv4X8UghwSLhvByDfV9MQ/edit?usp=sharing ___ This week's Cosmere Thing of the Week: "The Girl Who Looked Up" by Brian Kolb Brian Kolb's Website: htt…

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Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #147: "No McXillion" - The Sunlit Man Discussion, Continued 1:17:27

9M ago1:17:27

1:17:27

There's still a lot to talk about in The Sunlit Man, so the SICS crew is continuing their discussion of everything in the last of the Year of Sanderson's Secret Projects. Major spoilers inside. You have been warned. ___ This episode's show notes can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ehgl8qOc6ve10h_w5msjrR45yaTCEa82oroM3x6WYZI/edit?…

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Second Chance Anime 1:06:50

9M ago1:06:50

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As always, check out new episodes every Sunday by going to our website at www.otakumelancholy.com to see all our links including our social media and join the Discord at https://discord.gg/rUHYUyW to continue the conversation! Ganbatte![Special thanks to Boomslank for sponsoring the episode! You can get 10% off your total order by using our coupon …

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Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #146: "Spiritual Sourdough" - The Sunlit Man Reactions 1:31:17

9M ago1:31:17

1:31:17

The fourth and final of the Secret Projects of The Year of Sanderson is OUT! Secret Project #4, now fully announced as The Sunlit Man, has released, and the SICS crew is excited to discuss it! This book is incredibly rich in Cosmere lore, so be warned: SPOILERS AHEAD! Seriously, though, this is a great book. ___ This episode's show notes can be fou…

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